NEW HAVEN, Conn. (April 22, 2026) – Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference members Dominican University New York, Wilmington University and Thomas Jefferson University are among the eight teams listed in the latest 2026 NCAA Division II East Region Women’s Lacrosse Ranking, the NCAA D-II Women’s Lacrosse Committee released today.
Dominican is ranked No. 4 in the region. Wilmington is the East’s No.5-ranked team, while Jefferson sits at No. 7. The rankings for all four NCAA Division II regions can be viewed at https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/lacrosse-women/d2/regional-rankings.
Dominican (11-3, 7-0 CACC) is the CACC’s first-place team and defending champion. The Chargers , who have won nine consecutive games, are ranked No. 18 in the most recent USA Lacrosse Magazine national Division II poll. Wilmington (14-2, 6-2) has lost only to the Chargers and Rams this season, while Jefferson (12-4, 7-1) sits in second place in the CACC, one game behind Dominican. The conference regular season concludes this weekend.
The NCAA will announce the 24-team field for the 2026 Division II Women’s Lacrosse Championship, including six from the East Region, on Sunday, May 3 at 8:30 p.m. on ncaa.com. The winner of the CACC Championship tournament will automatically qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA DIVISION II EAST REGION WOMEN’S LACROSSE RANKING
April 22, 2026
1. Pace University
2. Adelphi University
3. Mercy University
4. Dominican University New York
5. Wilmington University
6. Southern Connecticut State University
7. Thomas Jefferson University
8. Saint Anselm College
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.